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Fundamental X-guard sweep.

X-guard sweep

Also called X guard · X-guard technical stand-up sweep

SweepAdvancedGi and no-giAdvanced guards (X-guard, reverse De La Riva, worm, K-guard)

Where this leadsOpen guard, topYou end up here. See what's next.Side control, topYou end up here. See what's next.

Key details

Get under themYour shoulder is under their leg.
Make an XBoth legs hook their leg in an X shape.
Hug the legHold their leg to your shoulder.
Extend your legsStraighten your legs to lift them, then stand up into them.

Practise with a partner under a qualified coach, and tap early. Terms and safety